13.2.08 PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has announced that Parliament has been dissolved, taking the country to the polls early (for the 12th general election), despite growing discord over race and religious issues (Actually, economic issues as well). The next election was not due until May 2009.
Just a while ago, the Election Commission announced today (14.2.08) that MALAYSIA will hold a general election on March 8.
According to the Election rules, the general election must be held within 60 days of Parliament being dissolved, in accordance with Article 55(4) of the Federal Constitution. Once Dewan Rakyat is dissolved, the tenure of all MPs automatically ends, which also means that they stop enjoying the privileges, perks, and powers related to their function.
Until the next Parliament is convened, the country is run by a caretaker government. The caretaker government's role is to keep the government machinery running, and should not involve making policy changes or formulating new legislation.
As soon the announcement is made on 13.2.08, we noticed that the National Coalition (NC) has begun its malice to mislead the Rakyat through airing the "Mereka Berkonspirasi" (means "They are Conspired") video clips at National TV stations during prime times. These video clips shown footages of how local authority dispersing the crowds with chemical water and showing testimonials of individuals, endorsing how bad are these street marches has adversely affected the daily peaceful life of Malaysians.
Just a while ago, the Election Commission announced today (14.2.08) that MALAYSIA will hold a general election on March 8.
According to the Election rules, the general election must be held within 60 days of Parliament being dissolved, in accordance with Article 55(4) of the Federal Constitution. Once Dewan Rakyat is dissolved, the tenure of all MPs automatically ends, which also means that they stop enjoying the privileges, perks, and powers related to their function.
Until the next Parliament is convened, the country is run by a caretaker government. The caretaker government's role is to keep the government machinery running, and should not involve making policy changes or formulating new legislation.
As soon the announcement is made on 13.2.08, we noticed that the National Coalition (NC) has begun its malice to mislead the Rakyat through airing the "Mereka Berkonspirasi" (means "They are Conspired") video clips at National TV stations during prime times. These video clips shown footages of how local authority dispersing the crowds with chemical water and showing testimonials of individuals, endorsing how bad are these street marches has adversely affected the daily peaceful life of Malaysians.
Hello! The NC appeared to be still sucking up to the idea that the Rakyat are still idiots these days. They think we are still easily subject ourselves to political manipulation by having the mainstream media feeding us misleading information.
Hmm...Let's see, who is the one who violently dispersing the intended peaceful street marches? What are the triggers of these marches? Is it wrong to ask for a Fair and Just Election by the Rakyat? Is it improper for rakyat to ask for a Fair and Just legal system?
Speaking of Election related matter, why change the CONSTITUTION just to allow one particular person to stay in the Election Commission? I mean seriously, really changing the Constitution of a Country, just to let the arrogant Chairman to stay in the EC!
Just wondering how much dirty money is going to reach to the hands of foolish grassroots during the vote-buying exercises of these politicians.
Just wondering how much dirty money is going to reach to the hands of foolish grassroots during the vote-buying exercises of these politicians.
